Articles written by Emily Hix

‘Real World’ stands test of time

wpolley — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:00:00 -0400

Seven new strangers have been picked to live in a house and have their lives taped for the 20th season in a row.

MTV’s “The Real World” reality show is the network’s longest running series and returned for round number 20 April 16.

This latest season of the show was filmed in Hollywood, Calif., in a seven story, 105,000 square foot building.

Faithful fans of the show are excited about this season of seven fresh strangers.

Sarah Beth Brown is new Miss Auburn

ingradc — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:19:59 -0500

Auburn students “got down” during this week’s SGA campaigns and elected Sarah Beth Brown as the 2008 Miss Auburn.

Brown, a junior in Spanish, was thrilled to accept the honor.

New Year’s resolution: buy some groceries

ingradc — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:03:56 -0500

I am starting 2008 with one simple goal. After living in an apartment for a semester, which includes a fully stocked kitchen, I’ve decided that it is a shame, and slightly embarrassing, not to be at home in my kitchen.

New Year’s resolution: buy some groceries

ingradc — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:02:43 -0500

Brain food helps students ace exams

pennitw — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:15:00 -0500

With finals lurking around the corner, students will go to great lengths to achieve that extra edge to help them ace those end of the semester exams. However, students often overlook one tool to help them study and perform better on exams: brain food.

Yoga: alternative exercise for mind, muscles

pennitw — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:13:54 -0500

From A-list celebrities to soccer moms to Auburn students, yoga attracts people in all walks of life.

“I think yoga is great exercise, I would recommend it to anyone,” said Emily Canan, a junior in public relations.

Giving thanks year round leads to better health, perspective

pennitw — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:48:57 -0500

The attitude of gratitude which surrounds the third Thursday of every November may provide people with more than a pleasant Thanksgiving Day of feasts, food and family.

According to research on the science of happiness, people who practice intentional gratefulness in their daily lives live happier, healthier lives.

Sleepless in the Loveliest Village

pennitw — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:32:25 -0400

Whether the culprit is late nights on the town or late nights in the library, important hours of sleep are sacrificed every night by Auburn students.

“I think that the vast majority of the students we see as patients are in a sleep deprived state,” Dr. Fred Kam, the director of the Auburn University Medical Clinic, said.

Test anxiety spells stress for students

pennitw — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:22:34 -0400

The honeymoon period in the semester is over, as most students are facing their first round of tests.

“It seems like this is the time in the semester when everyone’s tests hit at the same time, which changes the entire atmosphere on and off campus,” said Jacob Dorsett, a junior in business.

Five major unhealthy student habits lead to diseases, extra visits to doctor’s office

pennitw — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:01:53 -0400

Growing up, many have heard the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
However, during the transition from living under parental supervision where healthy meals, clean clothes, regular check ups at the doctor and eight hours of sleep are encouraged, many college students seem to have forgotten how to keep the doctor away.